British Freedom Party

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The British Freedom Party is a far-right political party in the UK. It was formed by disillusioned former members of the British National Party in October 2010.[1]

The party quickly developed links with the anti-Muslim Counterjihad movement. Members including Peter Mullins, Lee Barnes, Simon Bennett and George Whale attended Counterjihad London 2011.[2]

On 9 November 2011, the party announced a new officer board, including former UKIP candidate and counterjihad activist Paul Weston as chairman,George Whale as national nominating officer, and Richard Bateman as treasurer.[3]

Following a meeting on 19 November 2011, it was announced that English Defence League leader "Tommy Robinson" " proposed an association between the EDL and BF."[4]

Notes

  1. New BNP appointments will not stop party sinking, Searchlight, December 2010.
  2. British Freedom Representatives Attend International Counterjihad Meeting, British Freedom Party, 27 September 2011.
  3. New Executive Council Announced, British Freedom Party, 9 November 2011.
  4. The English Defence League and British Freedom, British Freedom Party, 19 November 2011.